Overview

• Chayce McDermott, ranked No. 6 in the Orioles' farm system, will start against the Miami Marlins.
• Reliever Bryan Baker was optioned to Triple-A, and Jonathan Heasley was designated for assignment.
• Second baseman Connor Norby joined the team in Miami, potentially replacing injured Jorge Mateo.
• McDermott's debut aims to provide rest for starters Corbin Burnes and Grayson Rodriguez.
• The Orioles are leveraging their prospect depth to maintain competitiveness in a tight AL East race.